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**Summary:**
The Hindu, an Indian news publication, announced train cancellations on May 18, 2025, due to safety-related and railway electrification work between Sakleshpur and Subrahmanya Road section. Several trains running between Yesvantpur/Karwar and Mangaluru Junction will be cancelled from June 1st to November 2nd, 2025.
**News Article:**
**Several Trains Cancelled Due to Railway Work: South Western Railway Announces Disruptions**
**HUBBALLI, May 18, 2025** – The South Western Railway has announced the cancellation of several train services between Yesvantpur, Karwar, and Mangaluru Junction due to essential safety-related work and railway electrification between the Sakleshpur and Subrahmanya Road sections.
The cancellations will be in effect from June 1st to November 2nd, 2025, impacting several weekly and tri-weekly express trains. Passengers are advised to make alternative travel arrangements.
The cancelled trains include:
* Train No. 16539 Yesvantpur-Mangaluru Junction Weekly Express (Saturdays): Cancelled May 31 – November 1
* Train No. 16540 Mangaluru Junction-Yesvantpur Weekly Express (Sundays): Cancelled June 1 – November 2
* Train No. 16575 Yesvantpur-Mangaluru Junction Gomteshwara Tri-weekly Express (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays): Cancelled June 1 – October 30
* Train No. 16576 Mangaluru-Yesvantpur Gomteshwara Tri-weekly Express (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays): Cancelled June 2 – October 31
* Train No. 16515 Yesvantpur-Karwar Tri-weekly Express (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays): Cancelled June 2 – October 31
* Train No. 16516 Karwar-Yesvantpur Tri-weekly Express (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays): Cancelled June 3 – November 1
The South Western Railway cited the need for the work to ensure passenger safety and improve rail infrastructure. Passengers are encouraged to check the South Western Railway website or contact customer service for more information and updated schedules.
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